First Assembly NLR Video Podcast

We say it often, Every Soul Matters to God. But do we really believe that? Did Jesus really die for all people? Or, are there some people who are just too bad, even for God? It is possible to disqualify yourself from God's love and forgiveness?

Jesus said we are supposed to love our enemies and do good to those who curse us. What in the world? How are we supposed to do that? In this message, Rod Loy examines one of Jesus' most counter-cultural statements.

Worry isn't a new problem, and these days there is never any shortage of things to worry about. Thankfully, Jesus was not silent on the subject. He knew our struggles and offered a solution - a completely different way to approach daily concerns.

Our world tells us it's all about ME. But Jesus has a different take on things. In this message, Pastor Brian Dollar talks about another of Jesus's teachings that seem so out of step with our world.

In life, it can sometimes seem like we are stuck in impossible situations. Our human minds struggle to understand because a lot of things are impossible, or seem impossible, but the Bible tells us over and over, that nothing is impossible with God.

In this series, we are looking at bold, counter-cultural teachings of Jesus that have changed the way people view life, circumstances, relationships, and problems. In this message, Pastor Rod Loy looks at Jesus' teachings on money. Jesus said we should be more concerned with treasures in Heaven than on earth. What does that mean? How can we do it?

Are you a doubter? You can read so many crazy stories, hoaxes, and conspiracies on the Internet these days, it's hard to believe if anything is the truth anymore. Thomas, one of Jesus's disciples, had a hard time believing that Jesus had actually risen from the grave. The way Jesus showed him the truth is the same way He helps us when we doub

We are studying Jesus' encounters with unlikely people. In this message, we look at a lifetime loser with multiple failures. Life was empty, she couldn't find fulfillment. Then, in an instant, everything changed.

In the short time Jesus was in active ministry on earth, you'd think He would choose the best and the brightest to be his disciples, but that wasn't the case. In some cases, he chose people you'd never think would make good followers. But He saw the potential in people like Matthew, and He sees the potential in you, too.

The church is the one place where you shouldn't have to fear being judged and rejected for your past. We should be able to bring our hurts, sins, and our pasts to church and receive acceptance and forgiveness. But, it can be a real fear. Will people condemn me? Will God even accept me?